Has anyone told Jane Austen about Twitter and the £10 note?

‘To flatter and follow others, without being flattered and followed in turn, is but a state of half enjoyment.’ Jane Austen on Twitter.

Dearest Jane,

Allow me to introduce myself. Like you I am 41 years old and I too fantasize about James McAvoy wearing britches. Unlike you I am not dead, I own my own property and despite being unmarried, I have 2 children. ( I know get the smelling salts out.)

I couldn’t find you on Facebook or Instagram where I looked for you posing for selfies in a fetching bonnet. Maybe that’s because you have been dead for over 150 years – I’ll check Myspace.

I am writing to apprise you of the political furore you have unwittingly stirred up. Whip out your fan my dear and get ready to hide your blushes.